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HR439 • 2026

Celebrating the life of Mildred Harlow Scott.

Celebrating the life of Mildred Harlow Scott.

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This bill passed the Legislature and reached final enactment based on the latest official action.

Sponsor
McNamara
Last action
2026-04-24
Official status
Passed
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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Honoring Mildred Harlow Scott

This legislation honors Mildred Harlow Scott, a community leader known for her civic engagement and volunteer work.

What This Bill Does

  • Recognizes the death of Mildred Harlow Scott on March 6, 2026.
  • Celebrates her contributions as a skilled baker who raised money through cake auctions.
  • Highlights her role in upholding democratic processes as an election official and assistant treasurer for Vinton Town.
  • Acknowledges her involvement with Republican committees and fundraising events.

Who It Names or Affects

  • The family of Mildred Harlow Scott
  • Residents of Roanoke Valley who knew or were inspired by Mildred Harlow Scott

Terms To Know

Civic engagement
Participation in community activities and public life.
Volunteer service
Working without pay to help others or improve the community.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The bill does not provide specific actions beyond recognizing Mildred Harlow Scott's contributions.
  • It is unclear what further steps will be taken after presenting a copy of this resolution to her family.

Bill History

  1. 2026-04-24 House

    Bill text as passed House (HR439ER)

  2. 2026-03-13 House

    Engrossed by House

  3. 2026-03-13 House

    Agreed to by House

  4. 2026-03-12 House

    Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26109625D

Official Summary Text

Celebrating the life of Mildred Harlow Scott.

Current Bill Text

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Celebrating the life of Mildred Harlow Scott.
Agreed to by the House of Delegates, March 13, 2026
WHEREAS, Mildred Harlow Scott, who touched countless lives through her passion for civic engagement and volunteer service, died on March 6, 2026; and
WHEREAS, Mildred Scott was best known for her skill as a baker and brought joy to many through her craft; over the course of her life, she auctioned 88 cakes, several of which sold for hundreds of dollars; and
WHEREAS, Mildred Scott was an exemplar of community leadership who worked diligently to uphold the democratic process as an election official and had served as assistant treasurer for the Town of Vinton; and
WHEREAS, Mildred Scott was an active member of the Roanoke County Republican Committee, Central Republican Women, and Roanoke Valley Republican Women, and she catered several fundraising events for Republican candidates for office at the state and federal levels; and
WHEREAS, predeceased by her son, James, and her daughter, Catherine, Mildred Scott will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by her daughter, Cherie, and her family and numerous other family members and friends; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Delegates hereby note with great sadness the loss of Mildred Harlow Scott, a highly admired servant leader in the Roanoke Valley; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the family of Mildred Harlow Scott as an expression of the House of Delegates' respect for her memory.